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Standard Liege and RAAL La Louviere meet at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in what is already a telling early-season clash in the Belgian Pro League 2026/27. Both sides are without a win after two rounds, but the gap in quality between them is real. Standard sit 10th with two draws, while La Louviere are rock bottom with two defeats and no goals in the league. What makes this interesting is that RAAL actually earned a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture last season, so they are not a side Standard can simply dismiss.
Dennis Dargahi has been sharp for Standard in recent weeks, scoring twice across the last five matches and generating consistent threat from the forward line. For RAAL, Mustapha Isah Ubandoma carries the most attacking intent, with two goals in two Pro League appearances and a willingness to run in behind, making him the player La Louviere will lean on to cause problems.
A hot stat worth flagging: Standard Liege scored five goals across their last two Pro League matches, both of which ended 2-2 and 3-3 respectively, showing a pattern of high-scoring games that offers strong over value.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Pro League 2026/27, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege |
| 🗓️ Date: | 21.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louviere Prediction
Standard Liege are the clear favourites here and, to be honest, the home advantage at Dufrasne adds another layer of confidence. Vincent Euvrard’s side has had a habit of conceding goals this season, but they also score freely, and facing a RAAL side that has not won in six straight matches and failed to score in three of their last five overall makes this a match where Standard should control the tempo.
We predict a Standard Liege win, and the Over 2.5 goals market looks attractive given how open both teams have been. RAAL’s defensive shape is fragile, conceding four in two league games, and Standard’s attack has enough firepower to punish that. BTTS is a reasonable consideration given Standard’s own defensive frailty, but La Louviere’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal makes it a moderate call at best.
Standard play a 4-2-3-1 and use high pass volumes through the midfield, averaging 887 passes in their last five matches compared to RAAL’s 716. That possession advantage will likely allow them to dictate the pace. RAAL commit 24 fouls per five-match block and Standard 26, meaning both sides are physical, but neither is particularly reckless. Standard’s 9 corner kicks across their last five matches versus RAAL’s 7 suggests corners could come in over 8.5 for the match combined.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Standard Liege to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Standard Liege arrive into this match with mixed but encouraging form. Their last two competitive results, a 2-2 draw against Cercle Brugge and a 3-3 draw with Mechelen, show a team capable of scoring freely but struggling to shut games out. Before the league started, they lost 3-0 to Viktoria Koln in a pre-season fixture, but that result stands apart from their domestic showings. In seven matches across the last 30 days, they posted two wins, two draws, and three losses, with a 29% win rate. The underlying attacking output, 36 total shots in five matches, tells a more positive story than the points tally might suggest.
RAAL La Louviere have had a difficult run. They have not won in six consecutive matches and their last 30 days produced zero wins from six attempts, with three draws and three losses. Their two Pro League outings ended in 1-2 defeats to Gent and Anderlecht, and they have looked defensively exposed at this level. Across their last five matches, they managed just 16 total shots and two goals, which is a low return. Goalkeeper Marcos Peano made six saves in two league games, suggesting he has been kept busy, and without more support from the attacking third, RAAL will find it hard to threaten Standard on the night.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Standard Liege the favourite
- Moneyline Standard Liege 1.86 | RAAL La Louviere 4.10
- Draw 3.70
The bookmakers’ average gives Standard a 51% chance of winning, which aligns with the odds around 1.83-1.88 across most books. Pinnacle’s 1.86 is a fair representation of market consensus. The draw at 3.50-3.70 is priced reasonably but feels unlikely given how poor RAAL’s form has been. La Louviere at 4.00-4.10 reflects their underdog status accurately. Standard’s home record and RAAL’s winless run make the home win the most logical play, and the value sits comfortably at the 1.86 mark rather than the compressed 1.76 offered by bet365.
Possible Starting Lineups
Standard Liege possible starting eleven
- GK: Matthieu Epolo
- DF: Marlon Fossey, Ibe Hautekiet, Gustav Julius Mortensen, Henry Lawrence
- MF: Ibrahim Karamoko, Casper Nielsen, Alexis Trouillet, Rayan Touzghar
- FW: Dennis Dargahi, Adnane Abid
Standard look set to continue with a 4-2-3-1 shape. Matthieu Epolo starts in goal after featuring in both league games. Ibe Hautekiet anchors the backline with five interceptions across the last five matches, making him a key figure defensively. In midfield, Casper Nielsen stands out with three assists in his last two appearances, acting as the primary creative engine. Up front, the partnership of Dennis Dargahi and Adnane Abid has been productive, combining for four goals between them in recent weeks. Bernard Nguene could push for a place in the attack as well, having scored once from limited minutes.
RAAL La Louviere possible starting eleven
- GK: Marcos Peano
- DF: Yllan Okou, Salomon Patrick Amougou Nkoa, Shaquil Delos, Wagane Faye
- MF: Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly, Mame Ndiaga Wade, Matyas Kovacs, Thierry Lutonda
- FW: Mustapha Isah Ubandoma, Elias Filet
Edward Still is likely to set RAAL up in their familiar 4-2-3-1. Marcos Peano keeps goal and has been their busiest player, making six saves in the last two matches. Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly leads the midfield press with seven interceptions across two games, giving RAAL some defensive structure in the centre. Mustapha Isah Ubandoma is the main attacking threat, with two goals and a willingness to run at defenders, and Elias Filet provides movement alongside him. Mame Ndiaga Wade picked up a yellow card in the last match and will need to be careful in the midfield battle.
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RAAL La Louviere. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
Standard Liege should win this match. Their attacking output has been strong, their key players are in form, and they have home advantage against a RAAL side that has not won in six matches and carries the league’s worst record after two rounds. The last head-to-head between these two at this venue ended 2-0 to Standard, which adds further weight to the home side’s case.
We predict Standard Liege to win and the match to go over 2.5 goals. Standard’s defensive vulnerabilities are real, as back-to-back draws with five goals conceded confirm, but RAAL simply does not have enough firepower to punish them consistently. The stronger play is Standard to score in both halves, given how the last two league games have unfolded for Euvrard’s side. At odds of around 1.86, the Standard Liege win is the pick we back with confidence.
